motores
/moh-TOH-rehs/
engines
In their most literal sense, 'motores' are the engines—the machines that provide mechanical power.
motores(Noun)
engines
?machines that provide power
,motors
?electrical or mechanical devices for movement
power sources
?general source of mechanical energy
📝 In Action
Los motores del coche deben revisarse cada año.
A2The car's engines must be checked every year.
El barco tiene dos motores muy grandes y potentes.
A1The ship has two very large and powerful motors.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Nouns
Since 'motor' ends in a consonant (R), you form the plural by adding '-es' (motor + es = motores).
⭐ Usage Tips
Motor vs. Máquina
Use 'motores' specifically for the part that generates movement or power. Use 'máquinas' for the entire device or complex apparatus.
Metaphorically, 'motores' can refer to the driving forces or motivations that cause action and change.
motores(Noun)
driving forces
?things that cause action or change
,drivers
?main causes or stimuli (e.g., economic drivers)
motivators
?psychological reasons for action
,causes
?reasons behind an event
📝 In Action
Los motores de la protesta social son la desigualdad y la pobreza.
B2The driving forces behind the social protest are inequality and poverty.
La innovación y la tecnología son los motores del crecimiento económico.
C1Innovation and technology are the drivers of economic growth.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use
In this context, 'motores' is a metaphor, treating an abstract idea (like innovation or passion) as the powerful device that makes things happen.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
This meaning is often used in writing and formal speech. It sounds very natural in presentations or reports.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: motores
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'motores' in its figurative sense?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'motor' y 'máquina'?
A 'motor' is the specific part that creates movement or power (like the engine of a car). A 'máquina' is the entire device or complex assembly (like the whole car or a washing machine). The motor is a component of the machine.
¿'Motores' es masculino o femenino?
'Motores' is a masculine plural noun. You must use masculine words before it, like 'los motores' or 'unos motores'.